China maybe Great but on this occasion not for me

Our plane was 1 hour late leaving Hong Kong and then is did an aborted landing. I was busy watching the ground rise and give us a big bump. But no! We were just about landed and next thing I knew we started to climb again. Stayed up for another 35 minutes. Apparently we had to use another runway. Seemed a bit late to me to find that out when your wheels are down and a few hundred feet of the ground. Still they never tell you the truth or real reason.

We landed safely and Alastair was saying that in all his years of travel it had only happened once before in Sydney. Eddie had never had it happen on his flights.

So anyway we were down and it was all quick quick after then. Through immigration and customs straight to the Sheraton. Booked and took our bags to the rooms. 10 minutes later we age off to a meeting.

The meeting was 3.00pm till 5.00pm followed by dinner. Excellent dinner with various Chinese treats. Had a couple of beers and a sip of wine.

We were home by 8.30. Just about to settle down early when Alastair called "Fancy a night cap its only 8.30?... See you in lobby at 9.30?" “Sure…..” a dangerous response…

We sat and chewed the fat and consumed a high number of beers till 1.05am then bed.

Alastair and Eddie were on an early flight so I did not see them again.

Just got to bed and at 3.00am I was up with the really rumbly tummy and as sick as a dog. It’s been that way till3.30 this afternoon when I went to a pharmacist. Still feel like shit. No Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square for me. Next time. Reckon I’ve lost about 2 kilos. Worst I’ve been since I had malaria about 9 years ago.

Off to Bangkok in a couple of hours. I’ll make sure I get an aisle seat!!! Let’s hope things improve.

Hong Kong

Made it to Hong Kong. Tiring flight and then straight to the office. Had a meeting with Barry and Sarah then rushed back to the hotel before going out to dinner.

Had a super evening with Alastair and Mary. They live in an appartment about 10 minutes fomr my hotel so just a quick taxi ride. The place as beautifully decorated in traditional Thai sylye complete woth water candles. It was like an oasis. We have bar b q steaks and a few glasses of wine. Best of all were the prawns. Great evening.

Seemed like I had known them ages.Time flew by and it was midnight before we realised. Back to the pad and up at 5.45am to go to Beijing

Off to China

Hi,

Its Tuesday morning and off to work. So much work to do today I should not be writing this till later but...! I'm getting excited as my flight to China is this evening. Well actually I leave at 2.55 am tomorrow!!! Horrible time to fly. Going from Karachi via Bangkok and Hong Kong. I'll spend a night in Hong Kong then off to Beijing.

I've only got one day in China so I do not expect to see much outside of meetings. Will be great if I can squeeze in a quick visit to Tienanmen Square and the Forbidden City.

You'll need to check back here to see how it all went.